Taylor Swift releases 'State of Grace' single

Taylor Swift releases 'State of Grace' single

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Taylor Swift's "Red" isn't even out yet, and already advance singles have veered from cheerleader pop to hints of dubstep. But perhaps the new "State of Grace" stands the best chance of making the case for Swift's musical growth in the upcoming album. Swift unveiled a piece of it Monday on "Good Morning America," and it instantly became the fourth single from her fourth album to hit No. 1 on iTunes. It has a strong U2 streak to it, with feedback- and echo-drenched guitars and some of her most for-the-rafters vocals yet. Full story: Taylor Swift releases 'State of Grace' single | | Taylor Swift makes a grown-up move on 'Red'

Taylor Swift's "Red" isn't even out yet, and already advance singles have veered from cheerleader pop to hints of dubstep. But perhaps the new "State of Grace" stands the best chance of making the case for Swift's musical growth in the upcoming album. Swift unveiled a piece of it Monday on "Good Morning America," and it instantly became the fourth single from her fourth album to hit No. 1 on iTunes. It has a strong U2 streak to it, with feedback- and echo-drenched guitars and some of her most for-the-rafters vocals yet. Full story: Taylor Swift releases 'State of Grace' single | | Taylor Swift makes a grown-up move on 'Red' (Kevin Mazur / WireImage / Getty Images)

Taylor Swift's "Red" isn't even out yet, and already advance singles have veered from cheerleader pop to hints of dubstep. But perhaps the new "State of Grace" stands the best chance of making the case for Swift's musical growth in the upcoming album. Swift unveiled a piece of it Monday on "Good Morning America," and it instantly became the fourth single from her fourth album to hit No. 1 on iTunes. It has a strong U2 streak to it, with feedback- and echo-drenched guitars and some of her most for-the-rafters vocals yet. Full story: Taylor Swift releases 'State of Grace' single | | Taylor Swift makes a grown-up move on 'Red'